by Brady L. Dreasher | Jun 4, 2019 | General Topics
Whenever Art of Estates gets a call from a client about a storage unit full of fabulous art, antiques, and other great personal property treasures from a family member’s estate, we cringe. Most auctioneers, estate sale companies, and antique dealers do too. The...
by Art Of Estates | Jun 1, 2019 | Art, Artworks & Artists
The early 21st century is a time of significant change, as digital technologies begin to supersede every facet of our lives. This point in time, like any other, is manifesting through new tools of expression and production. New technologies are changing the way that...
by Art Of Estates | Jan 8, 2019 | Art, Artworks & Artists
Art Institute of Chicago’s Gustave Caillebotte’s Paris Street, Rainy Day painted in 1877 is a defining work for the art museum. Caillebotte’s career as a painter was brief, he started painting late in life and died young. He also did not need to sell...
by Art Of Estates | Nov 26, 2017 | General Topics
Appraising American Indian Art Before working in the Appraisal field, I spent many years in corporate human resources. I was a proponent at the time of using the term Native American to refer to the indigenous peoples who originally populated our country. Part of my...
by Brady L. Dreasher | Oct 14, 2017 | Nonprofit Fundraiser and Sponsorship
Ozark Missouri Appraisal Fundraiser for County Library Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual, Christian County Library Appraisal Fair Fundraiser. The event will feature six appraisers valuing fine art, toys, antiques, furniture, jewelry, silver, glass, fishing...
by Art Of Estates | Sep 27, 2017 | Art Fair
Art of Estates loves Native American Indian jewelry. We are clearly not the only ones given the ongoing popularity and demand for the art. One of the things an appraiser recommends is to buy Native American jewelry directly from the artists themselves whenever...
by Brady L. Dreasher | Nov 17, 2016 | Nonprofit Fundraiser and Sponsorship
The Clay County Arts Council is hosting their version of the “Antiques Roadshow” on November 19, 2016, from 4-8pm at the Methodist Family Life Center in Clay Center, Kansas. Two well-experienced appraisers and 4 historians will be providing their niche expertise in...
by Brady L. Dreasher | Sep 6, 2016 | Nonprofit Fundraiser and Sponsorship
Art Collector’s Showcase 2016 at the Historic Brown County Art Gallery, will be the Foundation’s 90th Anniversary. The art exhibition will feature early Brown County artist paintings on loan from private collections alongside current members of the historic Art...